Fivem

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a highly capable Fivem experience, but the data shows that the optimal settings are highly dependent on your display's native resolution. For the smoothest and most visually balanced experience, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation. At 1920x1080, Medium produces an average of 205.7 FPS, which is a massive 79.1 FPS improvement over the High preset while still offering a significant visual upgrade over Low. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset maintains a fluid 137.6 FPS average, keeping gameplay responsive. While the Ultra preset is playable at both these resolutions, the performance cost is steep; dropping from Medium to Ultra at 1080p costs 79.1 FPS (from 205.7 to 126.6), a penalty that is not justified by the visual gains in a fast-paced multiplayer environment. At 3840x2160, the rules change entirely, and Low becomes the only sensible choice for competitive play, as it’s the only preset to push past the 60 FPS barrier.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data clearly indicates that the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance for this specific CPU-GPU combination in Fivem. At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 has ample headroom to run the Medium preset at 205.7 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. The jump from Low to Medium at this resolution yields a substantial 45.7 FPS increase (from 169.2 to 205.7), but the jump from Medium to High, while still large, shows diminishing returns in terms of smoothness relative to the graphical cost.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset again stands out. With an average of 137.6 FPS, it provides a superior experience to High (107.1 FPS) and Ultra (85.4 FPS), which are more likely to cause noticeable frame drops in demanding multiplayer scenarios. The data suggests that the GPU is still the primary driver of performance here, but the CPU is becoming more involved, making the Medium preset's lighter load on both components the safest bet.

At 4K (3840x2160), the story shifts. The GPU's load becomes the dominant factor, and the Low preset is the only one that yields a playable average frame rate of 91.9 FPS. The High and Ultra presets, at 58.4 and 44.7 FPS respectively, fall below the 60 FPS threshold that is generally considered the minimum for a smooth experience. While the Medium preset at 71.6 FPS is technically playable, the Low preset provides a much larger margin of error for the unpredictable frame time spikes common in Fivem’s multiplayer environments.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the cornerstone of this configuration's performance, and its memory subsystem is a key asset. The GPU is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This substantial memory allocation is crucial for Fivem, which can be highly demanding on VRAM due to the sheer number of custom assets, textures, and player models. The data suggests that at 4K resolution, the GPU's memory bandwidth and processing power are the primary limiting factors, as the average FPS drops sharply as settings are increased.

The GPU's clock speeds also contribute to its performance. With a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, the RTX 4070 is able to maintain high throughput. This is reflected in the 1080p Low preset result of 260 FPS, which shows the sheer processing capability of the AD104 chip. However, the benchmark results reveal that in Fivem, the GPU is not always the bottleneck. At 1080p, the CPU is often the limiting factor, as the GPU can render frames much faster than the CPU can feed it data. This is why the performance gap between the Low and High presets at 1080p (260 vs 160.6 FPS) is not as large as the gap at 4K, where the GPU is fully saturated.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F plays a critical supporting role, and its performance characteristics are well-suited for Fivem's unique workload. The CPU has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This core configuration allows it to handle the game's main simulation thread while also processing the many background tasks and network-related operations common in multiplayer servers. The single-threaded performance, as evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2333, is vital for maintaining high frame rates in a game that often relies on a single primary game thread.

The benchmark data shows that the CPU's influence is most pronounced at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the system achieves 260 FPS. This is likely near the upper limit of what the CPU can feed to the GPU, as the GPU is powerful enough to render far more frames. The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and support for dual-channel memory help to keep data flowing efficiently. In contrast, at 3840x2160, the CPU is less of a bottleneck, and we see the GPU's raw power dominating the performance scaling with settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 504th out of 1792 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the 72nd percentile of all tested systems, indicating a strong, above-average performance tier. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of the components; the CPU is not strong enough to hold back the GPU at high resolutions, and the GPU is powerful enough to take full advantage of the CPU's capabilities at lower ones.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 32508 places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the Intel Core i7-12800H, which scores 32513, a negligible 0% delta. This means the i5-14400F offers performance on par with a mobile i7, which is impressive for a desktop part. The GPU, on the other hand, has an average score of 37283, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 with a score of 37507, a -0.6% delta, showing that the RTX 4070 is a solid performer in its class, though not a top-tier outlier.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear and predictable performance scaling from 1080p to 4K, which highlights the shifting bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system produces 160.6 FPS. When moving to 2560x1440, the frame rate drops by 33% to 107.1 FPS. This significant drop indicates that the GPU is starting to become more heavily utilized, though the CPU is still managing to keep up.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is even more pronounced. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS falls to 58.4, a 45% reduction from the 1440p result. This steep decline is a classic sign that the GPU is now the definitive limiting component. The RTX 4070 is being pushed to its limits at 4K, especially with the High preset. This is further confirmed by the fact that the FPS drop from Low to Ultra is much larger at 4K (91.9 vs 44.7 FPS) than it is at 1080p (260 vs 126.6 FPS), showing that the GPU's performance ceiling is being hit at the higher resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 260 FPS. The Medium preset, which is the recommended setting, reaches an average of 205.7 FPS. The High preset yields 160.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset manages 126.6 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very strong. The Low preset averages 169.2 FPS. The Medium preset provides a highly playable 137.6 FPS. The High preset hits 107.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 85.4 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is severely taxed. The Low preset is the only one to break the 60 FPS barrier, averaging 91.9 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 71.6 FPS. The High preset falls to 58.4 FPS, and the Ultra preset bottoms out at 44.7 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: Based on the data, the Medium preset is optimal for 2560x1440, delivering an average of 137.6 FPS. This provides a significant performance advantage over the High preset (107.1 FPS) while maintaining a good visual experience.

Q: Can this PC run Fivem at 4K with high settings?

A: The data shows the High preset at 3840x2160 averages 58.4 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. For a consistently smooth 4K experience, the Low preset (91.9 FPS) or Medium preset (71.6 FPS) are the viable options.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 504th out of 1792 tested combos in the database, placing it in the top 72% of all systems tested for Fivem. This indicates a strong, above-average performance level.

Q: Is the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p large?

A: Yes, the drop is significant. At High settings, moving from 1920x1080 (160.6 FPS) to 2560x1440 (107.1 FPS) results in a 53.5 FPS decrease, a 33% reduction in average frame rate.

Q: Which component is the main bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 3840x2160. The performance scaling from 1440p to 4K is very steep, and the frame rate differences between presets are much larger, highlighting the RTX 4070's workload.

Q: Is the Ultra preset ever a good choice?

A: The Ultra preset is only recommended if you have a 1080p monitor and prioritize maximum visual fidelity over a high refresh rate. At 1080p, it still achieves a playable 126.6 FPS, but it is a 79.1 FPS drop from the Medium preset.